Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8
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![Leica M11 Monochrome front Leica M11 Monochrome front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M11-Monochrome/Leica-M11-Monochrome-front.jpg)
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Launched April 2023
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Launched July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 7 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Panasonic GX8
M11 Monochrome | GX8 | |||
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Launched | April 2023 | ![]() | July 2015 | More recent by 95 months |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1293k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Leica M11 Monochrome
GX8 | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GX8
M11 Monochrome | GX8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the GX8.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and GX8 is 76 and 74 respectively.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and GX8.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give you more detail because of its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-Monochrome-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Leica M11 Monochrome | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica M11 Monochrome | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-04-14 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 62 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,333 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3600 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640g (1.41 lbs) | 487g (1.07 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 100 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.3 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 3376 | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC-SCL7 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $9,195 | $898 |